Final Warning Letters Issued For Demolition Of Glass Elevator Project In Top Bali Tourist Hotspot
Anyone who has been following the news in Bali over the last year or so will already be familiar with the Nusa Penida Glass Elevator Project.
For those new to the story, we here at The Bali Sun can get you up to speed. In short, one of the most controversial tourism development projects in Bali was given the go-ahead, only to be axed after more than a year of construction had taken place, as major building violations had been detected.
The highly controversial 182m Glass Elevator Project that was being built over Nusa Penida’s Kelkingking Beach was axed by Bali Governor Wayan Koster in late 2025 after a series of building violations were discovered.
The company behind the project, PT Indonesia Kaishi Tourism Property, has been given six months to totally remove any evidence of the project from the landscape.
Governor Koster announced unequivocally, “[I am] ordering PT Indonesia Kaishi Tourism Property Investment Development Group to stop all construction activities of the Glass Viewing Platform, carry out the demolition independently within a maximum of six months, and carry out the restoration of the function of the space after the demolition within a maximum of three months.”
In early February, the attorney for the company spoke to reporters to confirm that they were pushing back against the demolition orders. Gede Adi Putrawan confirmed that PT Indonesia Kaishi Tourism Property was launching a lawsuit for material and immaterial damages incurred as a result of the provincial government’s move to scrap the project.
The project is believed to have received IDR 200 billion in investment, approximately USD 15.5 million for the glass elevator and multiple viewing platforms, along with the additional supporting infrastructure required to operate such a large tourist attraction in a remote location.
He was clear, “We refuse to suffer any losses due to government mismanagement related to permits. There must be parties held legally responsible, both criminally and civilly. Whatever the reasons put forward for sealing our client’s project, none of the fault lies with our client.”
Concluding, “If we’re considered at fault, then whose responsibility is it for allowing this project to begin and even reach 70 percent completion? Moreover, we’ve fulfilled all the requirements and permits.”
Fast forward just one month, and the Bali Public Order Agency (Satpol PP) has told the media that it has sent its second warning letter to PT Indonesia Kaishi Tourism Property.
The Head of the Bali Satpol PP, Dewa Nyoman Rai Dharmadi, told reporters, “The first warning letter is due on February 27, 2026. On February 27, we will send a second letter so that PT Indonesia Kaishi Tourism Property Investment Development Group can follow up on the independent demolition.”
Given that the six-month deadline is fast approaching, the Satpol PP is keeping a close eye on what is happening at the site, and in terms of the paperwork, too.
Dharmadi shared, “The target remains to be demolished. We are waiting for their good intentions to be humane and take responsibility for the demolition voluntarily. If they don’t do so, then we will take the next step. We will ensure the demolition can be carried out.”
Dharmadi shared his concerns that there are still major construction structures in place at the site, which overlooks one of the world’s most famous landmarks.
He shared, “There are already concrete structures with quite large diameters, meaning the originality is disturbed. Who can guarantee that the cliff will be strong enough to support it for a long time? Don’t just judge it by its income, but how to preserve the originality of the destination so that it can be enjoyed by future generations as an icon of Nusa Penida and Klungkung.”
For tourists visiting Nusa Penida and Kelingking Beach, it is important to know that the viewpoint, the clifftop, and the beach remain open to the public. However, the construction vehicles, including a crane, are still in place at the site.
As ever, tourists can access Kelingking Beach, but take the rocky and unstable cliff walk trail at their own risk. It is not safe to enter the water at Kelingking Beach as a swim ban remains in place at all times.
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